Fat Tactics
The Rhetoric and Structure of the Fat Acceptance Movement
Seiten
2018
Lexington Books (Verlag)
978-1-4985-3116-0 (ISBN)
Lexington Books (Verlag)
978-1-4985-3116-0 (ISBN)
Using Anthony Giddens’ Structuration theory and rhetorical theory, this book identifies fat acceptance activists’ tactics to end fat stigma. The book covers the benefits and detriments of social media in fat acceptance activism, the importance of symbolism and rhetorical savvy, and the use of narrative in fat activism.
This book explores and analyzes the ways fat acceptance activists have advocated through language and tactical action. Using Anthony Giddens’ concept of Structuration in the make-up of ideology, the book identifies how fat acceptance activists use signification, domination, and legitimation to strengthen their cause. Thus, their actions are both rhetorical and tactical.
Fat—considered a descriptor and not a negative label among activists—is highly stigmatized for arbitrary reasons in various areas of life ranging from the fashion industry to health care. This books shows how fat acceptance activists work to remedy this situation.
This book explores and analyzes the ways fat acceptance activists have advocated through language and tactical action. Using Anthony Giddens’ concept of Structuration in the make-up of ideology, the book identifies how fat acceptance activists use signification, domination, and legitimation to strengthen their cause. Thus, their actions are both rhetorical and tactical.
Fat—considered a descriptor and not a negative label among activists—is highly stigmatized for arbitrary reasons in various areas of life ranging from the fashion industry to health care. This books shows how fat acceptance activists work to remedy this situation.
Erec Smith is associate professor of rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania.
Introduction: The “Spirit” of Fat Acceptance
Chapter One: Setting the Stage for Fat Activism
Chapter Two: Signification, Legitimation, and Domination in the Fat Acceptance Movement
Chapter Three: Fat Tactics and the Pragmatics of Fat Activism
Chapter Four: Anti-fat Rhetoric and Social Media
Chapter Five: The Power of Narrative in Fat Acceptance
Conclusion
| Erscheinungsdatum | 10.05.2021 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 1 b/w illustrations; |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 159 x 230 mm |
| Gewicht | 358 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4985-3116-4 / 1498531164 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4985-3116-0 / 9781498531160 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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